Google introduces AI real-time safety features for Android
Published in AI


Can spot a scammer

Google has unveiled two security features for Android devices, promising enhanced protection against scams and malicious apps.

D-Link refuses to fix vulnerable network-attached storage (NAS) Devices
Published in Network


Says they need to be upgraded

D-Link has confirmed that it will not be issuing a fix for a critical command injection flaw affecting over 60,000 of its network-attached storage (NAS) devices.

Apple software writers defend criminals
Published in News
Monday, 11 November 2024 11:09

Apple software writers defend criminals


iOS 18 refuses to help police with their inquiries.

Codewriters for the fruity cargo cult Apple, who have previously been unable to write a program which can shift to summer time, have come up with a way of shutting out cops from iPhones.

Malwarebytes snaps up AzireVPN
Published in News
Friday, 08 November 2024 10:10

Malwarebytes snaps up AzireVPN


Hurdy gurdy Swedish privacy VPN swallowed, bork, bork! 

Insecurity outfit Malwarebytes has acquired Sweden-based AzireVPN, a privacy-focused VPN provider known for its stringent security measures and commitment to user anonymity.

Tech leaders switching off security
Published in News
Friday, 01 November 2024 10:24

Tech leaders switching off security


Most reuse their passwords

New research has shown that over a third of terminally daft IT managers have disabled security measures on their systems, while a shocking 70 per cent admitted to the cardinal sin of reusing passwords.

Intel expands Chengdu chip operations
Published in News
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 11:15

Intel expands Chengdu chip operations


Never mind the cybersecurity concerns

Despite calls for security investigations into its chips, Intel has announced plans to expand its chip packaging and testing base in Chengdu.

EU takes a hard line on software liability
Published in News
Monday, 28 October 2024 09:19

EU takes a hard line on software liability


While US dithers

According to Lawfare's cybersecurity newsletter, the European Union and the United States are taking different approaches to introducing liability for software products.

Intel’s woes are a national security problem
Published in News


US will lose its competitive edge

According to the Wall Street Journal, Chipzilla’s woes pose a significant risk to shareholder wealth and US national security.

Kaspersky still has a cult following in the US
Published in News


Some users will not pull the plug

Despite US scare stories and a government ban, a group of dedicated Kaspersky software followers is refusing to uninstall the software.

Spectre issues were never completely fixed
Published in News
Monday, 21 October 2024 11:26

Spectre issues were never completely fixed


Patches falling short

Six years after disclosing the Spectre transient execution processor design flaws, boffins still voice concerns about incomplete fixes.